Pakistan trying to achieve global status ignoring problems at home: Report

IANS | May 24, 2026 8:59 PM

Islamabad, May 24 (IANS) Despite Pakistan's efforts in seeking global relevance by turning into a peacemaker in the US-Iran conflict, its domestic economic crisis, internal conflicts surrounding Balochistan. and cross-border skirmishes with India and Afghanistan are among the issues that have consistently concerned the nation, a Bangladeshi media report said.

Iran not seeking nuclear weapons, says President Pezeshkian

IANS | May 24, 2026 7:30 PM

Tehran, May 24 (IANS) Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday said that Iran is ready to assure the world that they are not seeking nuclear weapons, local media reported.

NSA Doval meets Marco Rubio, security and defence issues in focus

IANS | May 24, 2026 6:48 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio held a meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval here on Sunday, with talks focused on defence, security and strategic technology-related cooperation, including the TRUST initiative.

EAM Jaishankar, US counterpart Rubio discuss Strategic Partnership, issues of mutual interest

IANS | May 24, 2026 6:23 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday discussed the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and regional, global, and multilateral issues of mutual interest.

'Every country in world has stupid people': Marco Rubio on racist remarks against Indians in US

IANS | May 24, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday described the United States as a "welcoming country" and termed the racist comments made against Indians as the actions of "stupid" people.

Dialogue, uninterrupted maritime trade: EAM Jaishankar outlines India’s 5-point stand during talks with Rubio

IANS | May 24, 2026 1:16 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday outlined India’s five-point approach on key regional and global issues, stressing that New Delhi advocates dialogue and diplomacy for conflict resolution, supports uninterrupted maritime commerce, and strongly opposes the weaponisation of trade and resources.

Not about restoring, but building on already strong partnership: Rubio in talks with EAM Jaishankar

IANS | May 24, 2026 12:27 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Sunday that India and the United States, as the two largest democracies, lay the foundation for "incredible cooperation", while emphasising that his visit is not focused on "restoring" ties, but rather on enhancing what he described as a "very solid and strong strategic partnership."

Confident of having productive talks as strong partners, says EAM Jaishankar on meeting with Rubio

IANS | May 24, 2026 12:16 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, in his opening remarks during a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at New Delhi's Hyderabad House, said that he is looking forward and is confident of holding "open and productive discussions".

BRICS nations condemn Pahalgam attack, reaffirm commitment to counter-terrorism cooperation

IANS | May 24, 2026 12:31 AM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) BRICS member countries condemned the April 2025 Pahalgam attack and other terrorist attacks against them and reaffirmed commitment to further enhancing counter terrorism cooperation among them, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

India emerges as key maritime power shaping security in Indo-Pacific region: Report

IANS | May 23, 2026 8:49 PM

Tokyo, May 23 (IANS) India's expanding maritime outreach, including its 'Necklace of Diamonds' counter-strategy, logistics agreements with Australia, France and Japan, coastal surveillance networks, naval base arrangements in Seychelles and BrahMos missile sales to the Philippines beginning in 2024 signals the most “proximate and credible structural pushback” to Chinese maritime assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Pakistan trying to achieve global status ignoring problems at home: Report

Iran not seeking nuclear weapons, says President Pezeshkian

NSA Doval meets Marco Rubio, security and defence issues in focus

EAM Jaishankar, US counterpart Rubio discuss Strategic Partnership, issues of mutual interest

'Every country in world has stupid people': Marco Rubio on racist remarks against Indians in US

Dialogue, uninterrupted maritime trade: EAM Jaishankar outlines India’s 5-point stand during talks with Rubio

Not about restoring, but building on already strong partnership: Rubio in talks with EAM Jaishankar

Confident of having productive talks as strong partners, says EAM Jaishankar on meeting with Rubio

BRICS nations condemn Pahalgam attack, reaffirm commitment to counter-terrorism cooperation

India emerges as key maritime power shaping security in Indo-Pacific region: Report

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